User's Manual

SCMB100 User Manual Rev 1.2
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• on-board inverted-F PCB trace antenna
• external isolated magnet dipole antenna having a maximum gain of 2.5dBi
Contact SmartSense by Digi for additional details regarding applicable antennas.
If using the RF module in a portable application (for example, if the module is used in a handheld
device and the antenna is less than 20 cm from the human body when the device is in
operation), The integrator is responsible for passing additional Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
testing based on FCC rules 2.1091 and FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, OET Bulletin and Supplement C. The testing results will be submitted to
the FCC for approval prior to selling the integrated unit. The required SAR testing measures
emissions from the module and how they affect the person.
RF exposure
If you are an integrating the SCMB100 into another product, you must include the following Caution
statement in OEM product manuals to alert users of FCC RF exposure compliance:
CAUTION! To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation
distance of 20 cm or more must be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during
device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance are prohibited. The
antenna used for this transmitter must not be colocated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter except the colocation(s) as allowed by the Grant Conditions of this module (FCC ID: 2ATZ3-
SCMB100).
FCC publication 996369 related information
In Publication 996369 section D03, the FCC requires information concerning a module to be presented
by OEM manufacturers. This section assists in answering or fulfilling these requirements.
2.1 General
No requirements are associated with this section.
2.2 List of applicable FCC rules
This module conforms to FCC Part 15.247.
2.3 Summarize the specific operational use conditions
Certain approved antennas require attenuation for operation. Host product user guides must include
the antenna table if end customers are permitted to select antennas.